Elon Musk Wants to Launch Starlink’s Satellite Broadband Internet in Pakistan

[313ghazi]

A delegation of US-based global satellite broadband provider, Starlink, consisting of Director Middle East & Asia, Ryan Goodnight, and Head of Global Site Acquisition, Ben Macwilliam, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters, Islamabad, today.

They met with Chairman PTA, Maj General Amir Azeem Bajwa (R), and Executive Director, Frequency Allocation Board.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters pertaining to the provision of satellite broadband connectivity in Pakistan and Starlink’s future plans for connecting Pakistan to their global network.

Chairman PTA apprised Starlink representatives about PM’s vision of Digital Pakistan and prospects in Pakistan’s evolving market for quality broadband internet. He assured Starlink’s representatives about PTA’s support in line with the regulatory framework for Starlink’s operations in Pakistan.

Elon Musk Wants to Launch Starlink's Satellite Broadband Internet in Pakistan

A delegation of US-based global satellite broadband provider, Starlink, consisting of Director Middle East & Asia, Ryan Goodnight, and Head of Global

propakistani.pk

 

[Gripen9]

A delegation of US-based global satellite broadband provider, Starlink, consisting of Director Middle East & Asia, Ryan Goodnight, and Head of Global Site Acquisition, Ben Macwilliam, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters, Islamabad, today.

They met with Chairman PTA, Maj General Amir Azeem Bajwa (R), and Executive Director, Frequency Allocation Board.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters pertaining to the provision of satellite broadband connectivity in Pakistan and Starlink’s future plans for connecting Pakistan to their global network.

Chairman PTA apprised Starlink representatives about PM’s vision of Digital Pakistan and prospects in Pakistan’s evolving market for quality broadband internet. He assured Starlink’s representatives about PTA’s support in line with the regulatory framework for Starlink’s operations in Pakistan.

Elon Musk Wants to Launch Starlink's Satellite Broadband Internet in Pakistan

A delegation of US-based global satellite broadband provider, Starlink, consisting of Director Middle East & Asia, Ryan Goodnight, and Head of Global

propakistani.pk

This will actually be a great option. It by-passes a lot of physical infra hurdles and provide 500Mbps down speeds with < 15s latency enabling remote areas access to broadband internet..

 

[313ghazi]

This will actually be a great option. It by-passes a lot of physical infra hurdles and provide 500Mbps down speeds with < 15s latency enabling remote areas access to broadband internet..

It would be magnificent for rural Pakistan, lets hope it's not all talk and actually develops into something.

 

[Stranagor]

This may mean communication data potentially falling into the US regime hands.

 

[Enigma_]

Data centres in the country then I hope.

 

[Stranagor]

Data centres in the country then I hope.

But they can still potentially snoop in while communication takes place.

I never liked the idea of a global internet communication run by a US corporation. US corporations are extensions of US regime. Lots of ex-US government/military people are seated in their boards.

 

[Enigma_]

But they can still potentially snoop in while communication takes place.

I never liked the idea of a global internet communication run by a US corporation. US corporations are extensions of US regime. Lots of ex-US government/military people are seated in their boards.

Unfortunately considering the capacity of Pakistan's infrastructure and lack of business maturity they have to rely on foreign powers for modern technology. Until those things are improved they'll be in a compromised position.

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

Data and internet are no longer luxuries but a very integral part of the modern world. It would be best if Pakistan takes it as a matter of national security and invests in it. It is important to be able to have the control of the data in Pakistan government's hand first and foremost whether a US corporation or a Chinese one is providing.

Ultimate goal should be to have our own core tech and a robust system of internet infrastructure in place so we can guard both our privacy and national interest and security.

 

[insight-out]

But they can still potentially snoop in while communication takes place.

I never liked the idea of a global internet communication run by a US corporation. US corporations are extensions of US regime. Lots of ex-US government/military people are seated in their boards.

Its more like the US government is an extension of US corporations.

 

[TheSnakeEatingMarkhur]

A delegation of US-based global satellite broadband provider, Starlink, consisting of Director Middle East & Asia, Ryan Goodnight, and Head of Global Site Acquisition, Ben Macwilliam, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters, Islamabad, today.

They met with Chairman PTA, Maj General Amir Azeem Bajwa (R), and Executive Director, Frequency Allocation Board.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters pertaining to the provision of satellite broadband connectivity in Pakistan and Starlink’s future plans for connecting Pakistan to their global network.

Chairman PTA apprised Starlink representatives about PM’s vision of Digital Pakistan and prospects in Pakistan’s evolving market for quality broadband internet. He assured Starlink’s representatives about PTA’s support in line with the regulatory framework for Starlink’s operations in Pakistan.

Elon Musk Wants to Launch Starlink's Satellite Broadband Internet in Pakistan

A delegation of US-based global satellite broadband provider, Starlink, consisting of Director Middle East & Asia, Ryan Goodnight, and Head of Global

propakistani.pk

Put a condition of provision of internet to people of IIOJK on behalf of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

 

[Communism]

Makes zero sense in any densely populated country outside of rural areas.

 

[FuturePAF]

A security risk more so then a plus, especially when most internet users are in the cities, and many of the most rural areas have security issues, if allowed to grow. But perhaps a compromise of satellite internet sent to a local company’s relay center and then connects to the cell phone network would be a way to share the data service and provide internet to rural areas at an affordable price.

Either way, data should go through Pakistani data centers.

 

[313ghazi]

This may mean communication data potentially falling into the US regime hands.

I would hope all our strategic comms are done on a seperate secure network than just over the internet. IDK if that's just wishful thinking though.

Put a condition of provision of internet to people of IIOJK on behalf of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

haha! That would be an excellent move, it'd give the people of Kashmir access to the internet outside of Indian control.

A security risk more so then a plus, especially when most internet users are in the cities, and many of the most rural areas have security issues, if allowed to grow. But perhaps a compromise of satellite internet sent to a local company’s relay center and then connects to the cell phone network would be a way to share the data service and provide internet to rural areas at an affordable price.

Either way, data should go through Pakistani data centers.

I think the real plus point is for the rural users, however i agree about us controlling the data.